Braille – The Making of – Native Lungs – (Day 4)

Christian Rap has come a long way since 2010. During that year, Derek Minor was still Pro, DJ Official was alive and well with Reach Records, and the Unashamed Movement was blossoming. While 2010 was a relatively quiet year for releases, there were a few notable ones. DJ Official – Entermission This is the only album the deceased DJ released. Official gathered the biggest upcoming names in CHH at the time with Lecrae, Flame, and Sho Baraka. RIP DJ Official. Notable Tracks: “Show Off,” Get Busy,” and “On My 116” Listen Here. PRo – Redemption Now known as Derek Minor, […]

Laila Mickelwait is a woman with a purpose. She is determined, relentless, prepared, and diligent with her goals. She is someone who doesn’t just think, she acts and executes. The most incredible part is this drive and work ethic isn’t for her personal gain – it’s for the gain of tens of thousands without a voice and ability to get it done themselves. *Warning sensitive material* Mickelwait has made it her life’s mission to fight against sex trafficking and the exploitation of women and young girls. One of the obstacles standing in the way of a path to justice is […]

Wande was making connections and making moves. She’s traveled down quite a long number of roads to get to this point. Each stop has been an exit to her life with a destination turning point. That is where part one of this two-part trip with Wande ended. She was interning with Rapzilla and her knowledge in the space helped her get noticed by Reach Records for an internship. This next move would be the biggest one of Wande’s life thus far – it’s time to take the Atlanta exit. The young artist in pursuit of some musical action was stuck […]

Last week we took a deep dive into Lecrae and his journey of restoration. The rapper opened up about his fight against the voices in his head, the self-doubt, and the loss of identity. The subject was definitely heavy and personal. While the goal of telling a proper story reflecting one’s art is to sometimes highlight the more intense and vulnerable moments, every conversation should also have a lighter tone as well. The following article is Lecrae expounding on his relationships with Kanye West and Rapsody, talking about the Unashamed tour and artists, and finally giving his thoughts about KB […]

Over the years we’ll make a series of stops along this journey we call life. Every time we veer off the road to hit a new destination, it’s an exit we make to start on a new path. As the scenario flashes before our eyes, sometimes we need to just pull over and soak in what’s really happening. For Wande, it’s her time to soak in the sights, and see how far she’s come. But before we get there, the story of how she got to this place is as remarkable as the one on where she’s headed. Wande Wande […]

“World is Cold” by UZUHAN with Promise and Tim Be Told always makes me pause when I hear it. It’s a pointed reminder that despite the complexity and conflict we feel with others and in relationships – we need each other far more than our pride, or the tension that can arise from differing points of view. Watch UZUHAN Below: I want you to get a piece of paper (or if you must the notes on your phone) and consider the following: Who was instrumental in getting you where you are today? Go ahead start that list. For most of […]

Dare Okesanjo has worn many hats in his creative journey, but every hat has contributed fabric to the huge magician hat he now wears as an Art Creator. Jumping ship from the corporate fleet to now directing his own journey has been a bumpy transition, which is to be expected because Dare spent the last six years as an Art Director, molding the visual perceptions for corporate brands. However, just like the coordinated sound of the Lagos nightlife, Dare has fallen into a chaotic rhythm that sheds more light on his creative mandate; which is to explore every strain of […]

Since the Fall, every human being has been boastful, but only rappers have gotten paid for it. “Hip-hop has always been braggin’ and boasting and ‘I’m better at you than this’ and ‘I’m better at you than that,’” Eminem once told 60 Minutes. To be hip-hop is to boast. Self-confidence is celebrated. Writing songs about your own ability is normal — so normal it feels right. This creates a conundrum for the Christian, whose Father “opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble” (1 Peter 5:5). Boasting is antithetical to the gospel. God, in His infinite wisdom, intentionally saves […]

Chille Baby of Gospel Gangstaz posted a heartbreaking status this morning that stated his partner in rap, Mr. Solo, had passed on unexpectedly. There are not many details yet, but this news is tragic. The Gospel Gangstaz exploded onto the CHH scene in the early 90s with their 1994 release Gang Affiliated. Their music elevated the sounds of CHH to that west coast gangsta sound that was dominating the airwaves at the time. Over the years the group’s influence would reach and inspire many both in music and those in gang culture as they ministered through their real music. As […]

Rapzilla and RMG teamed up for a hilarious Zoom “interview” that turned into a hangout and mostly a roast session. Justin Sarachik tried to rally everyone in but with the exception of Danielle Apicella, things got crazy. Be sure to peep this hilarious Zoom call with Derek Minor, Canon, Byron Juane, DJ Standout, Danielle Apicella, Brandon Boone, Justin Sarachik, and a quick cameo from Chad Horton at the end. Watch RMG Below: